In this episode of The B Continued podcast, hosts Jessica Hilton and Ralph Tribe are joined by Kate Corrie, Chief People Officer at We Are Social. They dive into the concept of BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, Incomprehensible) as an evolution of the VUCA model (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous). Kate explains the characteristics of the BANI world and its implications for leadership, work culture, and AI adoption. The conversation covers how leaders can effectively navigate these shifts, leverage AI technology, and rebuild trust within their organizations amidst increasing complexity and uncertainty.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:43 Introducing the Guest and Episode Topic

01:32 Understanding the BANI Framework

03:53 Implications of BANI on Leadership

04:22 AI and Media Industry Changes

07:24 Leadership Challenges in a BANI World

11:06 Engaging Leadership with New Concepts

24:10 Building Trust and Transparency in Leadership

28:16 Embracing AI in Leadership

30:00 Practical AI Use Cases in Business

31:22 AI Training and Implementation

32:43 Strategic AI Deployment

34:31 AI as a Leadership Tool

42:46 AI for Personal and Professional Growth

44:37 Future-Back Thinking with AI

47:32 AI in Personal Coaching and Therapy

50:53 Storytelling and Experimentation with AI

52:13 Conclusion and Next Steps